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gray long horn insect red antenna (Wheel bug adult)

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Wheel bug adult
by: Moni

Josh
Yes, it is a wheel bug.
These are one of the true bugs also known as assassin bugs. Like the name suggests they are known as assassin bugs since they hunt down their prey to attack and 'kill' them for food. As you can see on the back is a spiky looking 'wheel' behind the head...hence the name wheel bug.

Read more: http://www.simplegiftsfarm.com/gray-furry-with-red-antenni-and-jaw-spike-thing-wheel-bug-nymph-comments.html#ixzz1XE6yOgBG
They have a large strong beak to pierce the prey to suck the juices out. All stages prey upon other insects - caterpillars, aphids, bees, sawflies etc. Therefore they are considered beneficial. Great to have in the garden!
Wheel bugs overwinter as adults.

CAUTION: the adult wheel bug is reported to inflict a very painful bite.

Wheel Bug
by: Anonymous

It's adult Wheel Bug. They feed on other insects and are considered to be beneficial to have around, however they are also said to have a painfull bite if disturbed.

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